Visual Arts Courses and Certifications

Draw & Paint WATER | In-depth Explanation with Watercolor, Gouache, Digital paint demos

Comprehensive tutorial on painting water using various mediums. Covers techniques for capturing waves, reflections, and different water types with practical demonstrations and memorable tips.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Punch Needle Basics - How to Create a Punch Needle Project in a Swoosh

Learn to create decorative punch needle projects with easy techniques. Master tools, stitches, design transfer, punching, and framing. Perfect for beginners and families looking for a fun, quick craft.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Beginner's Guide to Linocuts - Create Your First Print

Learn to create and print your first linocut design using basic supplies and techniques. Discover carving, transferring, and printing methods to produce versatile single-color images for various applications.

• Skillshare
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Floristy 101 - Is Floral Design the Career for Me?

Explore the multifaceted world of floristry, including essential skills, physical demands, and career prospects. Gain insights from a 30-year industry veteran to determine if floral design is your ideal career path.

• Skillshare
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

5 Ways To Build An Art Business

Learn five diverse strategies to establish and grow your art business, including service, products, licensing, and wholesale, with actionable insights and a special business plan challenge.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Transform Your Furniture With Chalk Type Paint

Discover techniques for transforming furniture using chalk-type paint, from selecting pieces to applying finishes. Learn about tools, materials, and expert tips for successful DIY projects.

• Skillshare
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Modern Marquetry: Decorating with Wood

Create contemporary designs using traditional, handmade woodworking techniques

• Domestika
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Screenprinting at Home with a Vinyl Cutting Machine

Learn to create professional screenprints at home using a vinyl cutting machine. Master design setup, vinyl cutting, and printing techniques for personalized apparel and products.

• Skillshare
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Woodworking Techniques for Beginners Part A: Making a Display Case

Learn essential woodworking skills and create a display case using hand tools. Gain confidence in measuring, cutting, joinery, and construction techniques for practical household projects or special handmade gifts.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Managing Museums in the 21st Century, a My Armenia Program series

29 ratings at edX

Explore modern museum management, covering exhibitions, programs, outreach, and fundraising. Gain insights from Smithsonian professionals to enhance visitor engagement and operational strategies.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cross Stitch Fundamentals: Stitch Your Own Hoop Art

Learn cross-stitch basics to create a "Love" hoop, covering materials, pattern reading, anchoring techniques, and stitching methods. Perfect for beginners seeking a relaxing hobby.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Atmos: Let Us Master Beautiful Skies and Clouds With Watercolours in 30 Days

Master watercolor techniques for painting stunning skies and clouds in 30 days. Explore various skyscapes, learn color mixing, and develop skills for creating atmospheric effects in landscape paintings.

• Skillshare
• 9 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cricut 101: Working with Vinyl (Cricut Design Space: iPad Edition)

Learn to work with vinyl using Cricut, from choosing materials to applying designs. Master essential techniques for creating custom projects with your cutting machine.

• Skillshare
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Warming up - Exercises to Help you Create your Best Art

Discover exercises to enhance your artistic skills, from line weight pressure to blind contour drawing, helping you relax and produce your best work with increased efficiency and creativity.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Designing for Textiles

20 ratings at edX

Explore Armenian textile design, from traditional elements to modern innovations. Learn color theory, construction techniques, and natural dyeing while developing your own unique style.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)